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mrsprite
valve spring installation question
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Is it possible to install the valve springs upside down? I have a GX head with the double valve springs.

If so, what are the consequences of having them installed improperly?

If it doesn't make a difference then I will have a few more questions! :)

Posted on: 2008/10/8 5:20
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i would have thought they can go in either way with no difference... but i have been wrong before

Posted on: 2008/10/8 8:18
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They can be installed either way.

Posted on: 2008/10/8 9:07
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It's usually only tapered springs that are designed to go in one way.

Posted on: 2008/10/8 9:53
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Some valve springs have the coils closer together at one end & from memory, these go to the top.
[EDIT. Subject to correction by anybody who actually knows for sure.]

If they are equally spaced then it doesn't matter.Quote:

Posted on: 2008/10/8 9:58
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Dodgeman is correct Re: valves the close end of the spring to top. So sayeth the Springmaker

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I wonder if Mini double valve springs fit GX head? Anyone knows?

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close coils ALWAYS go against cyl head
mini too short same as 1.6 ford
crow 4028 good single for a series
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Posted on: 2008/10/8 12:20
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levey
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Yeah, I just installed double valve springs & the tight end goes down!
But, being just a spring, it would not matter anyway. the same spring rate will still apply, I am pretty sure.

Posted on: 2008/10/8 12:35
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What more double valve spring of other kind can we use in a A series head?

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